Community identification
Bagworm moth larva
Family Psychidae
- Order & Family
- Order Lepidoptera, Family Psychidae
- Size
- Larvae typically range from 10 to 50 millimeters in length depending on the species.
Natural Habitat
Found on trees, shrubs, and manufactured surfaces where larvae construct protective silk cases incorporating twigs and debris.
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars feed on foliage of various deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae carry a portable silk case wherever they go for protection. Females are wingless and remain inside the case for life.
Risks & Benefits
Heavy infestations can severely defoliate and kill landscape trees and shrubs. They cause no direct harm to humans.